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Volunteer to organize a symposia series on Cultivating a Culture of Inclusive Excellence in Plant Science
The NSF-funded ROOT & SHOOT Research Coordination Network (RCN) brings together six plant science organizations and partners to leverage the influence of professional societies to effect cultural change in plant science. The RCN seeks to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion … Continue reading
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Seeking volunteers to staff the ROOT & SHOOT Booth at the SACNAS 2024 Annual Conference
The ROOT & SHOOT RCN has funds to support two student/early career scientists to attend SACNAS National Diversity in STEM (NDiSTEM) Conference Oct. 31 – Nov. 2, 2024 in Phoenix, AZ. We ask that these volunteers spend time staffing the … Continue reading
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Seeking volunteers to staff the ROOT & SHOOT Booth at the AISES 2024 Annual Conference
The ROOT & SHOOT RCN has funds to support two student/early career scientists to attend the 2024 AISES National Conference Oct. 3-5, 2024 in San Antonio, TX. We ask that these volunteers spend time staffing the ROOT & SHOOT booth, answering questions about the … Continue reading
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2024 Bystander Intervention Workshops
One of the goals of the NSF-funded ROOT & SHOOT RCN (research coordination network) project is to work towards a culture where all are included, welcomed, and safe in our professional spaces, including conferences. Over the past two years, through … Continue reading
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Summer 2024 undergraduate research programs with plants
Hello undergraduate students! Now is the time to investigate and apply for for summer undergraduate research programs. Below are some links to programs that are focused on or include plants science. These are paid opportunities and a fantastic way to … Continue reading
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Invitation to contribute to a conversation about equity in plant science
Culture change in the biological sciences is an urgent priority; it is foundational to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the discipline. Culture change will require broad, sustained, and innovative approaches to drive and sustain meaningful and lasting changes. Professional … Continue reading
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Rooting Out Oppression Together. Equity Assessment of ASPB and CSPB Activities and Processes, a PlantBio22 workshop
Professional societies exist to support all their members, and scientific conferences and journals are intended to serve all equitably. We want to hear from you about your experiences navigating your professional spheres, so that we can collectively identify and work … Continue reading
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